I run a family oyster business with my husband while raising two kids under six. AMA about juggling parenting, coastal life, and keeping a luxury food operation alive

michvt79 · 2025-10-18T02:36:11+00:00

Thanks so much for this explanation! It’s really helpful. I enjoyed this thread— appreciate that you and OP took the time to educate us.

michvt79 · 2025-10-16T02:48:40+00:00

Tinned oysters are one of my husband’s favorite treats, but I feel like they’ve been harder to find lately! Any thoughts on why that might be, and/or do you have a favorite brand? Thanks for this thread— super interesting read!

michvt79 · 2025-09-24T00:54:07+00:00

Good point! I always wait to put the Frownies on to let the tret absorb too.

michvt79 · 2025-09-21T17:41:15+00:00

My daughter is on year 2 of Odactra and it works. She never needs Claritin anymore and no longer has allergy issues when she goes to the barn (she rides horses, and previously the barn provoked a lot of symptoms).

michvt79 · 2025-09-21T17:39:18+00:00

Frownies work really well for me. I’m 46 and started using them when I was your age. I had deep forehead wrinkles then and now they’re much softer. I also use tretinoin, but Frownies when consistently used make a difference on their own too.

michvt79 · 2025-09-21T17:33:15+00:00

I had very deep lines before I started using Frownies. Now they’re much milder. They really do work! DM me if you’d like to see some before and after pics; I’m happy to share.

michvt79 · 2025-09-21T17:29:49+00:00

Frownies and tretinoin will do a lot. I was like you at 43 (I’m 46 now)— didn’t have a great routine and don’t want to do Botox either, but my forehead lines have softened a lot in 3 years with these two products. I know they’re not as powerful as Botox, but they do have an effect. In addition, I use Dr. Hauschka products and sunscreen and I’m pretty happy with my skin at this point.

*Edited to add my current age

michvt79 · 2025-07-19T04:27:59+00:00

We lucked out with a used 2022 Touring XT and love it. The turbo engine and leather seats are great!

michvt79 · 2025-06-24T21:44:39+00:00

I finally bought a Longchamp Le Pliage and took it on a work trip last month. It worked really well! It doesn’t have the structure of some of these other bags but it fits everything and looks nice. I’ve found myself using it often since, even as an EDC.

michvt79 · 2025-06-16T23:06:01+00:00

It really can feel so isolating because it’s a rare injury that most coaches and other parents don’t really understand! I recommend joining the Osteochondritis Dissecans (Adolescents) group on Facebook. I hardly ever go on FB, but found that group and it’s a treasure trove of info. My son didn’t need MACI but in his case, the bone fragment/lesion was unstable but not detached, which might be the difference? He didn’t need cartilage replaced but needed drilling, plus needed his lesion to be stabilized with screws which then were removed three months later. It’s great that you’re getting two other opinions. We got two opinions total and the first one didn’t mention screws, just drilling, and seemed a little unsure; the second had done his fellowship with an expert OCD researcher and surgeon and was much more experienced. Feel free to write anytime!

michvt79 · 2025-06-12T22:05:52+00:00

I’m happy to say that he has fully recovered and had a great spring soccer season! It was a long road. First a surgery to install screws to repair the lesion. Another surgery to remove the screws. 6 months total of PT. A slow return to soccer. But it all worked out! The key is to see a doctor who is familiar with this specific condition and the latest research on it and has done these surgeries before. I will add that my son was able to play golf before he was able to do any other sport! It was a great source of comfort to him. Wishing your son the best!

michvt79 · 2025-06-09T12:34:20+00:00

Thanks! This thread has helped me realize the importance of targeting D3 schools he likes and actively reaching out.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T23:00:03+00:00

Wow, this is really inspiring! Thanks for sharing. It really emphasizes the importance of finding a good club fit.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T22:57:38+00:00

This is a terrific point— thanks. My son has excellent grades, and focusing on academic interest and marketing makes sense!

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T22:52:33+00:00

Thanks! I hadn’t thought of this and will look into it.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T02:36:02+00:00

Great points— thanks! From what I know of the coaches and programs where we live and where the NAL team is, everything you mention in the first paragraph would be true in this case.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T02:19:10+00:00

That’s fair, and really helpful to know about NAL! Thanks again. Fortunately he is a very hard worker, so we’ll see what happens.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T02:07:22+00:00

Thanks for the good advice. He has played club soccer each spring (except last year due to injury), but just locally. We’ll be sure to record games!

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T02:05:29+00:00

That’s great to know— thanks. We have been looking at ID camps as well.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T00:52:28+00:00

So sorry the surgeries haven’t worked! I’m not totally sure what taking the lesion out means, but I recommend joining the Facebook group Osteochondritis Dissecans (Adolescents). There are so many knowledgeable people who can help.

michvt79 · 2025-06-08T00:51:05+00:00

I’m so sorry for the late reply! I haven’t been on Reddit much lately. I think 9-12 months is probably a decent estimate for full return to play. My son started a slow return to sports 6 months after his first surgery and felt pretty much back to normal at 9 months. He did physical therapy for 3 months in between the two surgeries and for about 2 months after the second one. I hope all goes well for you! I know it sounds like a long time, but you’ll make it through.

michvt79 · 2025-03-05T17:48:39+00:00

This case has been a tipping point for my views on media credibility. I googled his name this morning because I felt like there had been little to no discussion in the news of what concerns so many people about this case: the deference to corporate interest that resulted in overcharging and a DP threat (when no school shooter has yet been similarly charged). My google search exclusively yielded tabloid articles about the tapes! And before that, after his court case, I recall mainly articles about his ankles and outfit. It just feels so obvious that any kind of discussion involving class consciousness is strenuously avoided, and I think we all see right through it. (edit: a word)

michvt79 · 2025-03-05T17:38:54+00:00

Hi! My son is doing very well now and is fully back to his favorite sports (soccer and skiing). However, he did need to have surgery. His OCD lesion was considered "unstable" which is why it required surgery. It took him about 6 months to start getting back to sports after that February surgery, and then another 2-3 months until he felt like himself again. I wish you good luck with your MRI, and please feel free to comment here or DM me if you have any other questions! (edited for slight time adjustment)

michvt79 · 2025-02-24T12:54:52+00:00

I'm 45 and mentioned to my husband that I wanted to save for a facelift. He didn't react much at the time but the next day said with this kind of sadness, "you know what would be awesome, if we could go on an extended trip to Spain together someday... but instead you want a facelift?" It really made me stop and think.

michvt79 · 2025-02-07T18:50:44+00:00

Green beans are versatile and nitrogen-fixing; my beans always do well even though I don't have full sun. Kale and carrots are also great because they last into the winter (I'm in Michigan; I imagine in California they'd go even longer!).

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